Researchers studying sleeping patterns have found a link between irregular sleeping patterns and the development of cancer. The risk of developing cancer was found to be considerably higher for those with irregular sleep patterns than for those with regular sleep patterns. Scientists and health advocates have long been concerned about the damaging impact of shift […]

A study has found that there may be an association between drinking coffee regularly and a reduced risk of developing diabetes. The currently supported theory is that coffee’s inflammation reducing effects are the reason for the reduction in the risk for type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have also found a link between coffee consumption and […]

A new study suggests that watching too much television can raise your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future. The results of the study appeared to indicate that there is a correlation between the amount of television watched and the development of the devastating medical condition. Watching TV for too long could potentially be […]

Scientist are exploring a new treatment option to solve the frustrating problem of ringing ears. Ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus, is a debilitating condition that affects an estimated 45 million people in the United States. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), sufferers of the condition often hear a ringing or clicking […]

Aetna has announced that it is planning to buy Humana in a cash-and-stock deal worth $37 billion. Aetna’s purchase price for Humana is worth about $230 per share. About 54 percent of the amount would be paid in cash and the rest paid in Aetna stock. The acquisition would combine the third- and fourth-largest insurers […]